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Home My WebLink AboutN.B. 04 SUMMER PROG 05-18-92ram I: N1 n a" NEW BUSINESS N0. 4 5-18-92 tui. DATE: MAY 11, 1992 ! n t e r -Com TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM: COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM TASK FORCE SUBJECT: COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS AND SUMMER -PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Receive and file the survey results. 2. Appropriate $6,500 for summer y6uth programs. 3. Authorize the Community Improvement Partnership Program (CIPP) Task Force to develop a "Community Action Team" consisting of appropriate CIPP representatives and other community service providers. BACKGROUND Through the Community•Improvement Partnership Program (CIPP) Task Force, all City departments have chosen to work together to improve conditions in our community. The first targeted neighborhoods are in Southwest Tustin. The Council is aware of previous efforts regarding code enforcement and law enforcement. One of the Task Force's goals has also been to address recreation and community services issues in this neighborhood. Prior to any formal program development, the Task force recommended that contact with the residents in Southwest Tustin be made to determine recreation and community services needs in this portion of the community. During the past few months City staff conducted interviews with the residents. The information to be obtained was broken into three areas: Recreation/Social Service Needs, Living Environment Concerns, and Safety and Security Needs. Surveys were conducted in various locations which included the following streets/apartment complexes: Alliance Avenue; Tustin Village Way; Pasadena Avenue (Pasadena Village Apartments, Tustin Orleans, Tustin Southern); Kenyon Drive; Newport Avenue; Del Amo Avenue; Boleyn Circle; Carlann Circle; and Myrtle Avenue. Three teams of two members each administered the surveys. Each team consisted of a bilingual staff person and a non -uniformed Police Officer. More than 25 staff representing five city Summer Program Proposal departments assisted in the survey. Approximately 150 staff hours have been dedicated thusfar to conducting the interviews and compiling the results. (It should be noted that almost all staff involved did so in addition to a regular work shift, in order that the community members could be contacted during evening hours.) The results of the interviews have been compiled and staff are still analyzing the results. While survey results clearly indicate that existing programs and services are not reaching residents in Southwest Tustin, there are isolated pockets of residents within this neighborhood who do participate in existing programs. The next level of study will focus on why some residents participate when the majority do not. It also stresses to staff the need to consult the entire data base created from the survey, including finding of a particular street so that inaccurate interpretations of the survey are made. In terms of reviewing specific recreation and social services needs identified in the survey, Exhibits A and B summarize the type of responses to certain programs by residents. Major recreation needs identified indicate the need for parks, and a variety of youth programs in the area. Major social service needs identified included neighborhood watch programs, health care, monthly food distribution, child care, senior programs, and english as a second language classes. The Task Force will continue to review and analyze data appropriate to all City departments and will report back additional findings to the City Council at a later date. CON UNITY ACTION TEAK: In order to effectively utilize the community's resources and to avoid duplication of services, the CIPP would also recommend that the City Council consider spearheading a "Community Action Team" consisting of representatives from the CIPP Task Force, and other community service providers including the Boys & Girls Club, Y.M.C.A., School District, and others. The charge of this group would be to make available to the community the survey and its results, to utilize the information to develop much needed programs and services, to evaluate existing programs, and to provide a more coordinated effort on the part of service providers in focusing on youth at risk. Key representatives from the CIPP Task Force are to take the lead and coordinate the Team. City staff members are already involved with groups having a similar focus, such as the Tustin Child Care Coalition and the School District's Healthy Start Committee. Summer Program Proposal SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS: As the results of the survey indicate, there is a great need for positive recreation youth activities in the area. Many youth in this area are considered "at risk" because of the environment. Research has established that children internalize their moral standards between the ages of six and twelve; therefore, programs that focus on youth "at risk" should begin early in the child's life. Often, programs that are directed toward these youth address the problems too late. Too often, these youth have few, if any, positive choices. Gangs and drugs are all too attractive. Positive recreational programs will involve youth in activities that will open doors toward lifelong recreational activities, direction into a variety of ongoing community programs and services, and the right choices in other parts of life. Staff hopes the interaction with Task Force members and neighborhood residents will break barriers and promote year -around participation at other sites. To respond to this need, the Task Force is recommending a Summer Youth Program - 1992. The proposal would consist of playground programs to be held at both Heideman and Currie/Thorman Schools. A summer youth basketball clinic was very successful last year and is already planned and budgeted to be located at the Boys & Girls Club and coordinated with the playground program. The eight-week playground program is estimated to cost $3,500 at each school. The program would meet six hours a day. The actual hours of operation could vary, as staff wants to be responsive to the needs of the community. Verbal approval from the School District has been obtained to hold such a program; permits for the use of the school facilities have been submitted. One paid Recreation Leader would be on each site, and training will be provided by full-time Community Services staff. To assure the success of the program, a Recreation Leader will be hired from the respective neighborhoods whenever possible. Planned activities would include sports, games, crafts and special events. In order to stress the Community Improvement Partnership Program aspects of building bridges to community neighborhoods, the Police Department has also committed the time of a D.A.R.E. Officer to visit the program sites for a few hours each week. Staff considered contacting local service clubs and businesses regarding sponsorship; however, the Community Services staff just completed an extensive fundraising campaign for three upcoming events: the Chili Cook Off, Summer Concerts in the Park, and the Run for the Family. Response this year has been very poor when compared to the amount of sponsorship money received in the past. Although it may be possible to fund future years programs through Summer Program Proposal donations, there isn't enough time to solicit sponsorships prior to this summer. From the staff's recent experience, the current economic conditions also make it difficult for many organizations and businesses to contribute. Staff is therefore requesting that the City Council appropriate $6,500 to provide the proposed summer programs at each school site. SUMMARY: The Community Improvement Partnership Program Task Force is anxious to see the above described programs implemented. All members are committed to the program's success. Staff is ready to provide whatever support necessary. Melissa O'Neal Ga Ma it Recreation Supervisor ReGreatio Supervisor ristine ShingletAl Assistant City Ma ger CIPP Task Force Co -Chair Attachment: Exhibits A & B:Survey Results Exhibit C: Proposed Budget saj/cip.sur CID 0 Q CID (a) Fr O n E z 0 Exhibit A co cCi n U C!D CA I �4-j CIO 0 U U � O C L Q 1 ct5 � > O f— UD I U O UD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N O QO CO N T- W U O O O O O O 0 CO c0 N ,2 0 U) 4- U) C) 0 LL U C- C� Q� U 7D U co E n U >co J W Exhibit B O co U_ O 0 E C� O I- n n Exhibit C Summer Program Proposal TOTAL COST OF PROPOSAL Heideman playground program $ 31000.00 Currie\Thorman playground program 31000.00 Field trips - Swimming 500.00 Other field trips (to be paid for by attendees) see attached TOTAL COST $ 6, 500.00 FIELD TRIP INFORMATION 60 Passenger bus with driver $200.00 Knott's Berry Farm Youth Days Adults $13.95 Children (3-11) 9.95 one Free admission with 15 paid admissions Recreation Swim at Tustin High School Monday - Friday 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Per person $ 1.00 - Wild Rivers Adults $11.00 Children (3-9) 8.00 One Free admission with 10 paid admissions Holiday Skating Rink Per person (skates included) $ 2.00 GIM: PLAY. 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